Frequently
Asked Questions
Q. Are pets allowed?
A. Yes. In Annie’s Cabin,
Jack’s Place and Barb's House. We regret that pets
are not allowed in Tony's Place.
Q. Are non-smoking units available.
A. Yes.
For the enjoyment of our non-smoking guests, both Barb’s House and
Tony’s Place allow smoking on porches only.
Q.
Where is the nearest grocery store?
A. The Food Lion on US Highway
29 in Lovingston is the nearest supermarket.
There are some small convenience stores in the area, the closest being
about 4 miles away at Montebello.
Q. Can you see the river from the porch?
A. Only when there is no foliage on the trees.
Although the river is only about 100 yards away, the foliage of the trees
blocks the view, but not the sound of the water rushing over the rocks can be
heard from the porches.
Q. Can you see the mountains
from the porch?
A. Yes.
From Tony’s, Jack’s and Annie’s.
Tall trees block the view of the mountain from Barb’s.
Q. What is there to do up
there in the middle of nowhere?
A. Yikes!
What is there not to do? Check
out our “Things to do…” section here on the web site.
You can do almost anything up here.
Sightseeing, antique hunting, shopping, dining out, golfing, fishing,
biking, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, riding the Parkway, you name it.
Or you can do nothing at all. Try
sitting on a rock in the middle of the Tye River and just contemplating life!
Or build a campfire and roast marshmallows or hot dogs.
And if the peace and quiet starts to drive you nuts, bring along some
videotapes and watch your favorite movies.
Q. Is firewood available?
A. Yes.
There is chopped firewood available for a modest fee.
Feel free to pick up any small sticks and branches which are “dead and
down” to us as starter for your fires.
Q. What time is check-in and
checkout?
A. Normal check in time is 4:00 p.m. and checkout is 10:00 a.m.
This allows our staff time to prepare the cabins for our next guests.
If there is no one occupying the cabin immediately prior to your stay you
may be able to check in early. If
there is no one staying in the cabin immediately after you, you may be able to
check out late. Please check with
us just prior to your trip if you would like an early check in.
Check with us the day before your departure if you would like a late
check out. We will be happy to
accommodate you if possible.
Q. Are linens, towels, dishes
etc. provided.
A. Yes.
The units are fully equipped with most everything you will need for basic
cooking and dining. Also, sheets
and towels are provided as well as personal amenities (bath soap and shampoo).
Q. Are there snakes?
A. We are in the woods, in the
mountains. There is every type of
wildlife, including snakes. The
poisonous variety includes rattlesnakes and copper heads.
Caution should be used when walking through the woods especially in high
grass and underbrush. Be careful
which lifting rocks or logs as snakes hide under them.
Make noise when walking through the woods to give snakes a warning that
you are coming. They are as afraid
of you as you may be of them. If
you happen to encounter a snake, give it space and allow it to leave, then
proceed. If you are hiking in the
backcountry you may want to take a snakebite kit with you.
If you are bitten, go immediately to the nearest rescue squad or the
clinic in Lovingston for treatment.
Q. Are there telephones in the
units.
A. A telephone is available
for use by guests in the cabin office during the day and up until 9 p.m. in the
evening. You may also be reached in
case of emergency at the office. The
number is 540-377-5058.
Q: Do you get television reception in the mountains?
A. Short answer,
"No". The only unit with television reception is Barb's House which
features satellite television. The TVs are provided in each unit for viewing
videos, which are available for rent from the office. Or, feel free to bring
videos with you.
Q. Do any of your units offer queen beds?
A. Yes. For the sleeping comfort of our taller guests, both Tony's Place and Barb's House offer a queen bed.
Q. When I arrive, how will I know which cabin is which?
A.
Each of the cabins is clearly marked with a sign
indicating the name of the cabin. Upon your arrival go to the address
provided in the directions and look for the sign indicating the cabin you have
reserved.